GRE Word List

JUXTAPOSE

to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)

The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).

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WordMeaning
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
fabricateinvent
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sparseof few and scattered elements
smotherto kill by depriving of air
bevya large group or collection
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gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
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